English Teacher - IHSCA

Institute For Latino Progress•Chicago, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The English Teacher reports to the Principal and is responsible for teaching English to high school students. The teacher provides effective and culturally relevant instruction to grades 9-12 that meets both SAT and Common Core standards in order to prepare students to graduate from IHSCA with an effective grasp, while incorporating applications of English to post-secondary experiences. The English teacher presents concepts with varying research based teaching strategies to ensure student comprehension, while applying hands-on activities, and being actively aware of multiple intelligences in the student body when preparing differentiated curriculum and lessons. In addition the teacher should demonstrate mastery of using research based and effective classroom management techniques. Ultimately, the teacher is responsible for developing English Literature skilled students who are capable of mastering the subject to be fully prepared for the rigors of demanding college curriculum and success as future medical professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in English and minor in Secondary Education or major in Education with a minor in English.
Illinois Type 9 Certification in English; Reading and/or ESL/Bilingual endorsement a plus
ICTS Basic Skills and Content Area tests successfully passed.
Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality
Able to work with a wide variety of people
Team player and willing to take on multiple tasks at once and independent worker, requires minimal supervision
Exceptional organization and time management skills
The ability to maintain a positive educational environment for students and families
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Maintain composure under pressure.
Dependable and punctual
Strong project management skills, attention to detail and effective management of multiple projects at one time
Ability to adhere to deadlines, react to unpredictable events quickly and efficiently, be resourceful, manage conflict and challenges
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

Nice To Haves

3 years teaching experience in English at the secondary level (Preferred)
Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
Experience with extra-curricular programs such as coaching sports, After School Matters, mentoring, etc. preferred

Responsibilities

Actively works with leadership team and fellow department members to develop appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for 9th to 12th grade students
Uses all resources made available by leadership team and actively seeks out new sources of material to share with other department members
Continually uses Best Practices to create a safe and inviting classroom environment that fosters both academic and social/emotional learning for all students
Works collaboratively with instructors of core subjects to identify multiple learning strategies in order to successfully teach students with varying learning styles most effectively and in an engaging manner
Completes IHSCA weekly lesson plans in a timely manner and makes adjustments as recommended by leadership team and/or administration
Creates own lesson plans for all grades and courses being taught by teacher
Uses data to accurately track student progress on both large scale standardized tests and course-specific tests and quizzes
Designs projects that are rubric-based, rigorous, culturally relevant and challenging for students
Ensures that all students including students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations/modifications as stipulated on the Students with Disabilities Act
Completes weekly lesson plans based on course Scope and Sequence in a timely manner and makes adjustments as recommended by department head and/or administration
Creates lesson plans and required classroom materials for Substitute Folder, updating as needed
Collaborates in a timely fashion with Special Education Department to create opportunities for co-teaching and positive whole group interactions with the SPED teacher in the General Education classroom, including scaffold and differentiated instruction for all students
Guides pupils to develop skills for writing essays and compositions according to state standards
Provides scheduled office hours on a regular basis in order to assist students in need of extra help; hold regular student/teacher conferences and maintain documentation of conferences
Submits attendance into PowerSchool system
Inputs grades in PowerSchool on a timely basis
Completes all SPED paperwork in a timely fashion
Complies with all regulatory paperwork requirements in a timely fashion
Participates in Teacher Parent Conferences to discuss student academic progress
Contacts parents via e-mail, phone or during Parent Teacher Conferences to discuss academics and behavior on a regular basis
Includes a school-wide focus on the social/cultural domain of learning and student experience, with an emphasis on incorporating the No Non-Sense Nurturing framework and Health Sciences-related materials into the classroom on a regular basis
Works with academic advisors and the Office of Industry Liaison to generate and support extra-curricular opportunities for students
Supports the science components of school’s curriculum
Takes attendance and submits it to Registrar Office as stipulated by the Registrar
Willingness to sponsor extracurricular activities
Follows all IHSCA school-wide standards regarding teacher behaviors
Adheres to all IHSCA electronic and web-based rules and restrictions.
Follow all guidelines found in the Instituto and IHSCA employee handbooks
Other duties as assigned
Identifies and participates in conferences, workshops and Professional Development sessions to keep up to date with the best teaching practices and implementing best practices in the classroom.
Works collaboratively with instructors of core subjects to identify multiple learning strategies in order to successfully teach students with varying learning styles most effectively and in an engaging manner
Work collaboratively with social workers, special education staff, and deans of students to ensure the behavioral and educational abilities of students are developed for success after high school.
Uses reflective practices to assess personal and professional growth in order to seek out opportunities to continually advance professional knowledge and skill